Title: Director of Privileging & Credentialing
Location: Bel Air, MD, 21014
Duration: 3 Months Contract to Hire
Job Description:
Terms of Employment
This is a contract-to-hire opportunity and conversion could happen any time after 8-weeks.The hours could fluctuate between 7am-6pm but a standard 8-hour shift. Candidates can discuss work hours during the interview.Company Description
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience. A community-based, integrated, non-profit health system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland. We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all.
Job Summary
The position is responsible for working with all levels of the facility in this space and overseeing enrollments.
Primary Requirements
Six years direct experience in medical staff credentialing and privileging (required);Solid knowledge of The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Code of Maryland Regulations (CoMAR) medical staff standards (required);Knowledge of medical terminology (required);2 years' experience in management of medical staff credentialing and privileging operations (preferred).Additional Requirements & Qualifications
At least 10+ years working in a relevant position at a director level overseeing medical staff/facility operations.6+ years of thorough knowledge of TJC and CMS, NCQA and URAC standards and requirements is required.6+ years background in Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement and Medical Staff CME verification preferred.A bachelor's degree in a related field of some sort (healthcare administration, business administration, nursing administration, etc.), Master's degree is preferred but BA required.Possess a current certification by the National Association of Medical Staff Services (CPMSM or CPCS) or is willing to achieve this certification within two years of hire.Skills & Abilities
Able to communicate effectively with medical staff and hospital personnel.Able to adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of administration and the medical staff.Able to plan, organize and implement projects involving complex issues and personalities; able to exercise good judgment.#J-18808-Ljbffr
